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Joining a professional organization is one of the most beneficial things that one can do during their career. In the architecture field, it is no different. For architects who are looking to enhance their careers, they will benefit by joining professional organizations such as the American Institute of Architects. This organization is one of the leading entities when it comes to professional development in the field. Architects at all experience levels will be able to benefit by becoming a member. They will have opportunities to get assistance with getting employment and networking with other professionals and companies in the field. As a member of the American Institute of Architects, they will also be in position to add more credentials to their background and continue their education in the field. Therefore, architects are likely to improve their knowledge and expertise by having membership with the AIA. More about of Robert Ivy at contractdesign.com

The leadership of the American Institute of Architects consists of a few executives. One of these executives is Robert Ivy. He is a longtime practitioner and journalist in the field who was named as the CEO in 2011. As the CEO of the American Institute of Architects, Robert Ivy has helped contribute to a number of programs that help with both professional development and general education about the community. The programs introduced have included information about immigration, the environment and also diversity and inclusion. These programs have all contributed to enhancing the overall knowledge of architects. Robert has also helped the organization expand to other countries as well.

While Robert Ivy has been a key member of the American Institute of Architects for several years, he has a list of significant accomplishments prior to joining the organization. As the editor in chief for a major architecture publication, Robert Ivy won an award for his work. He was responsible for publishing a number of key articles about some of the hottest topics in the field. Ivy was also involved in writing articles for publications as well where he developed his reputation as a top expert in architecture. During the summer of 2018, Robert won the Lifetime Achievement Award which recognizes those who make significant contributions to the art, performance and media fields.

Women who choose to use the online dating industry know things can be difficult to deal with. They also know they have to make the most out of different situations if they want to show other people what will happen when they think about the opportunities that come from the experiences they have. Whitney Wolfe knows this and knows the dating industry can be difficult because she’s been there. She knows things won’t ever get better until someone takes a stand to make a difference for women who struggle with dating. Whitney Wolfe is the person who took the stand and came up with the idea for an app to help women enjoy the dating world without the issues that typically come with it. She made it so women had to be the ones to initiate contact. It results in more meaningful connections for women and less unsolicited issues for other people in those situations. Read this article of Whitney Wolfe at vanityfair.com

For Whitney Wolfe, the point of making things better is making sure people understand they can get more from different opportunities. Whitney Wolfe knows a lot about giving back and knows Bumble gives women the chances they need to feel confident about themselves. She just wants them to realize they have the ability to do more than what they did in the past. It also makes things easier for them so they don’t have as much to worry about when they’re looking at different options.

No matter how hard Whitney Wolfe works, she believes Bumble is the chance to keep helping more people. She wants women to feel in control. She also wants women to know they have a chance to date without worrying about the issues that come along with app dating. If she can help more people have a clear understanding of what they need to do and how they can connect with men, she knows there is a chance she can do more. It makes sense for her to continue helping other people understand all the opportunities they need to keep getting better. It’s also her goal to keep making things better overall for women.

Imagine if you could video chat with your doctor much like you do with your friends from the comfort of your own home. You could explain to them your symptoms and to complete a virtual examination. Not only would the visit be convenient for you but it would also be a very cost-effective option. Your doctor would then be able to complete multiple evaluations in an hour. People that could not afford doctor visits before would have access to them through a whole other wave of technological advancement. This is not something that is far off in the future. In fact, medical professional Dr. Mark McKenna talks about the potential of these types of technologies through his blog article “The Future of On Demand Apps with Dr. S Mark Mckenna”. This article helps people understand the untapped potential that is available still in this market.

Dr. Mark McKenna is well known as an established entrepreneur and leader of his industry. He obtained an MBA and his medical degree from the Tulane University. He chose a double major because his love of medicine and business technology seemed to fight for his affection. That was when he decided to major in and become an expert in both. Dr. Mark McKenna is well known today as the pioneering owner of OVME aesthetics. This company is geared towards medical aesthetics and is increasing the integration of technology into their services. Dr. Mark McKenna believes that technology is going to be used increasingly throughout the medical field. The scenario listed above is just one of the features that he sees.

At this time, Dr. Mark McKenna allows his patients to schedule visits through an app on their smartphone. This allows them to receive medical care efficiently and in a place of their choosing. He believes that such freedom to schedule their medical visits will allow people to open themselves up for more medical care. Too often, people put off this process because they do not have the time necessary to go in for a proper doctor visit. Dr. Mark McKenna is hoping to limit this in the future and grow the use of medical professionalswho of integrated with technology.

Millions of people are interested in starting a company. Robert Deignan is a successful entrepreneur who founded ATS Digital Services. Although he is a prominent business owner, he still takes time to teach people the basics of starting a business. After graduating from Purdue University, Robert worked multiple jobs before founding a company.

His first business idea was a failure. Although he worked hard, his company was not financially viable. He learned valuable lessons through this failure. Robert firmly believes that failure is an excellent way for new business owners to learn.

ATS Digital Services

Robert founded ATS Digital Services many years ago. The company offers multiple phone and internet plans for customers to choose from. Customer service is a critical aspect of the culture at ATS Digital Services. Robert wanted to operate a company that treated customers with respect. He only hires people who are passionate about helping customers with their problems.

Financial Capital

One of the most significant hurdles that new business owners face is having enough capital to get started. Some people have a business plan that requires a massive capital investment. Others have to borrow money to get started. Although borrowing money is not always a bad thing, some business owners end up deeply in debt. Robert recommends that people begin a company with as little debt as possible. Avoiding debt can reduce the overall risk of starting a company.

Hiring Employees

Robert did not hire his first employee until his company was financially successful. He teaches new business owners to spend a long time looking for employees. Some business owners hire the first person who applies for a position. Quickly hiring an employee is the wrong approach for anyone who wants to manage a sustainable company.

Future Goals

Robert has various goals for the future of his business. He believes that his company will continue thriving in the future. He is looking at different acquisition options in his industry. Buying a smaller company is an excellent way for his company to grow.

Bitcoin grew out of all proportions last year in excess of 1,500%. Bitcoin came in with a thunderous beginning and many experts wanted it to end.

Bitcoin surged a mind-blowing 1,500% last year, leading many experts to call for “the end of bitcoin.” Today, says Ian King, everyone has become aware of Bitcoin, but fewer own it and only very few understand it. What was the reason for the tipping point towards the world of Cryptocurrency; that is, the point at which everyone’s thoughts, ideas, interests, and preoccupations turned towards cryptocurrency simultaneously throughout society? According to Gladwell, the tipping point arrives thru certain kinds of people who lead society forward called connectors; other called mavens and salesmen, play an equally significant role in society and alert society in a meaningful way. Follow Ian King on Medium.com.

The Year 2017

Ian King says that “tipping point” was reached in 2017. If that was the case, then there were those who were in the loop, while those who didn’t see what was happening must of necessity been outside the loop. Despite the fact of where each one of us was at that point Ian King says Bellwether bitcoin in 2017 zoomed upward at 1,500%. The market capitalization of all things crypto began at $18B and ended that year at $600B.

It’s Not Too Late

Bellwether crypto bitcoin surged nearly 1,500%, and total market cap of the crypto space surged from $18 billion at the start of the year to over $600 billion which is a 3300% change in investment. Some people think that it is too late to get on the bandwagon of cryptocurrency, but Ian King believes that 2018 is a perfect time to jump into the cryptocurrencies market.

Global Phenomenon

Today cryptocurrency has become such a part of the way people think that every large corporation is attempting to get blockchain experts to design ways to integrate it into their whole corporate makeup. Much like the early days of the internet when every company and every person was learning HtmL in order to establish their own website.

On March 24, 2018 the Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) met to discuss the possibility of increasing private investment in certain sectors, including, among others, banking and infrastructure.

The Governor’s individual views were as follows:

Minister of Planning, Development, and Management: Dyogo Oliveira

Oliveira proposed encouraging private investments in Latin America as a means of managing risk and bolstering the development of infrastructure in the region.

An increase in investment is also required to meet the demands of the next approaching revolution in Latin American Industry.

According to Oliveira, investment from the IDB has led to an increase in public-private partnerships, which are in line with the goals and best practices of the IDB and Latin America as a whole.

President Of The IDB: Luis Alberto Moreno

Investing in the connectivity between countries is also a priority for the IDB, points out Luis Alberto Moreno. Because investments in inter-country connectivity is lacking, the IDB will struggle to meet the needs of the region without further investment.

The IDB has also responded to the social demands of the region, and has made steps toward gender equality and environmental responsibility, according to Luis Alberto Moreno.

Ministry Of Planning: Important Facts

1,000 Public-private partnerships approved in the last decade

Projects valued at $360 billion

Many projects unable to make use of capital

Loans to Brazil from the IDB increased 20%, totaling 12.9 billion.

Summary of All Views

An Increase in Private Investment is needed to support regional growth

Private Investment is also required to support inter-regional commerce

Public-Private partnerships financed by IDB support regional and inter-regional growth and development

Loans from the IDB are up 20%

1000 public-private partnerships have been funded by the IDB in the last decade

Many public-private projects are unable to mobilize capital funds, presumably including IDB loans, according to the Ministry of Planning, Development and Management

“You are only as good as the sum of your team,” were words spoken by Louis Chenevert – one of the most profound and influential Chief Executive Officers to ever take the helm at United Technologies Corporation. While Louis Chenevert eventually rose to the top of the multinational conglomerate, United Technologies Corporation, his ascension did not occur overnight, as he is a product of somewhat meager beginnings. Throughout the course of his career, which has seen many major successes, including revolutionizing the aerospace industry during his time at Pratt & Whitney Canada, as well as with United Technologies Corporation, Louis Chenevert has relied on hard work and dedication in order to see his goals through. Louis Chenevert was born in Quebec, Montreal in 1958, and as a youth, he quickly developed his skill for entrepreneurship and business, eventually landing at the University of Montreal, where he attended HEC Montreal Business School where he majored in production management.

It was during Louis Chenevert’s tenure with General Motors where he was in charge of the assembly line, that he learned many of the skills that would later help him to transform United Technologies Corporation, and the aerospace industry as a whole, with the introduction of the geared turbofan engine. After fourteen years with General Motors, Louis Chenevert became a part of the team at Pratt & Whitney Canada, a subsidiary of Pratt & Whitney, in 1993. By 2006, Mr. Chenevert had joined United Technologies Corporation, the parent company of Pratt & Whitney, bringing with him his visions for what was once considered to be a “pet project,” the new geared turbofan engine. With the introduction of the geared turbofan engine, emissions were decreased by nearly 20 percent, while fuel consumption was cut in half, helping to establish United Technologies Corporation as a leader in the aerospace industry.

The success or failure of an organization is largely dependent on its leadership. Great and effective leadership can make an organization while poor leadership can break the same organization overnight. Leaders in an organization are responsible for providing direction, setting goals and ensuring that the goals are met within the designated timelines. Great leadership in an organization inspires confidence in the employees, investors and also the public.

Bradesco is a Brazilian bank that has benefited from the fruits of great leadership. The bank was established in the early 1940s by a revered Brazilian businessman and a leader, Amador Aguiar. During the time that he served at the bank, Amador nurtured a new breed of leadership that would take the bank into the future.

He recruited the likes of Lazaro Brandao and Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi who have remained loyal to the institution since the first day they started their career in banking. Under the great leadership, Bradesco bank was able to grow and dominated the Brazilian banking industry before they were overtaken by competitors in 2009.

Before then, Bradesco bank was the largest lender in Latin America with assets valued at over $400 billion. Currently, the bank serves more than 27 million customers who receive outstanding services in their numerous branches that are spread across the country. The bank offers various banking and insurance products through their Insurance and pensions division known as Bradesco Seguros.

Even with the modernization and stiff competition, Bradesco bank has managed to preserve a great culture that was cultivated by the founder of the bank. The bank values the welfare of their customers more than anything else. It is for this reason that the bank will stop at nothing other than providing the best services to their members.

Besides taking care of the customers’ welfare, Bradesco bank is also known as one of the best employers. The management has cultivated an atmosphere where every employee working for the bank is considered as part of one larger family. The bank also motivates their employees by offering good pay and promotions for career growth.

In what is seen as a mythical dynasty, Bradesco bank preserves the top positions for their most experienced employees to occupy them. This was recently portrayed when the former chairman, Lazaro Brandao stepped down as the chairman of Bradesco bank. The 91-year-old chairman appointed Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi to be his successor as chairman.

Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi, who at the time served as the bank’s president, was forced to hold the two offices temporarily before the appointment of another president of the bank. However, the Brazilian banking regulations do not allow an individual to hold the offices of a president and chairman at the same time. So, Luiz Carlos Trabuco Cappi was given until March this year to announce the new president of the bank.

Louis Chenevert, a Canadian businessman, gained a lot of fame, success, and recognition during his time at United Technologies Corporation where he was the firm’s, CEO and the Chairman. Recently, Mr. Chenevert was interviewed by IdeaMensch where he recounted his life and successful business career.

Early life and before UTC

According to Louis, the star in his career shined when he joined UTC. Before UTC, he had previously worked in various companies in different capacities. For the period between 1999 and 2006, he served as the president of Pratt & Whitney. He had joined Pratt & Whitney in 1993 from General Motors where he had worked for 14 years. His time at General Motors saw him rise in the ranks to become the head of St. Therese operation center. Louis also shortly worked at Goldman Sachs at the beginning of his career. He attended Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce.

The star of UTC

Louis Chenevert joined UTC in March 2006 and became the firm’s President, Director and Chief Operating Officer. In April 2008, he was promoted to the CEO position and Re-elected as President. In January 2010 he was named the Chairman a position which he held until November 2014 when he retired. He says that apart from leading UTC, as the CEO he was responsible for deciding which ideas developed by his team were best suited for the development and growth of the company. According to Louis,his success at UTC was substantially supported by the great team of employees who worked under him. He says at the time, all they wanted was to meet there customers’ demands excellently.

Doe Deere, Lime Crime founder, with her bold eye make-up and striking hair is not an introvert and neither is her brand. Lime Crime is active on Instagram. She believes that unique is the meaning to the world cult, and that you are providing something that can’t be provided by someone else. Crime Lime has been doing that since 2008, the market has changed a great deal and Doe Deere thinks it is important to be an individual and stand out.

Cruelty Free and Vegan 100%

These things reflect the personal attitude of Doe Deer when it comes to animal testing and the goals she has for Lime Crime. The brand is cruelty free and vegan because they do a lot of charity work related to animals.

Overcoming Entrepreneurial Mistakes

Doe Deere believes that mistakes are part of being an entrepreneur, the important thing is what is learned from those mistakes. There have been ups and downs for Lime Crime but they have improved as a company because of it.

Beauty Trends

Ultraviolet, the color of the year for Pantone is desirable. Doe Deere believes the color is the ultimate for the unicorn inspired brand. The company looks to expand into lilac, lavender and various other purple shades during 2018 beginning with the Venus three palette of eyeshadow.

Advice for Young Woman Starting Out in the Beauty Business

Doe Deere recommends that young women just starting out should always be on the lookout for things that are missing in the market and continuously think about innovation. It is important to consider what you like, and what you want and make it a reality. Always listen to yourself.

What Goes Into Creating Lime Crime Collection Items?

All of the formulations for Lime Crime was originally done by Doe Deere herself, but now there is a team that does the formulations. Products only make it if they are something everyone believes in, if it doesn’t work for the team creating it then it doesn’t make it into the line.

Lime Crime Creator’s Obsession with Whimsical Things

Doe Deere credits the times allowing for self expression for her love of all things whimsical. People are starting to realize that there is no need to conform thanks to social media. It is awesome to be different. The company gives unicorns a lot of focus since the brand is about owning being different and the creatures are unique.

Make-up Palette Popularity

The array of different colors means you can use one box to tell a story which is inspiring. The colors are focused to give a specific look. Grunge was the focus of the first Venus and purples, lavenders and neutrals are the focus of the last Venus. The mix allows the shades to be worn daily. Learn more: http://doedeerefam.com/